Blues and Vanilla is an album by saxophonist Jack Montrose's Quintet with Red Norvo recorded in 1956 for the RCA Victor label.The RCA Victor Sessions of Jack Montrose: 1956, accessed January 13, 2016
Reception
AllMusic rated the album with 3 stars; in his review, Ken Dryden states: "The cool-toned nature of the tenor saxophonist's compositions and arrangements fits in with the so-called West Coast jazz genre, though like many of the musicians labeled as such, Montrose is not a native of the region".
Track listing All compositions by Jack Montrose except as indicated "Concertina da Camera (Blues and Vanilla)" - 18:30 "Bockhanal" - 3:44 "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) - 5:48 "Bernie's Tune" (Bernie Miller) - 3:19 "For the Fairest" - 3:36 "A Dandy Line" - 2:50
Personnel Jack Montrose - tenor saxophone, arranger Red Norvo - vibraphone Jim Hall - guitar (tracks 2–6) Max Bennett (tracks 2–6), Walter "Buddy" Clark (track 1) - bass Bill Dolney (tracks 2–6), Shelly Manne (track 1) - drums Joe Maini - alto saxophone (track 1)
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